Let's see where we are and how this progresses...I think I've got the most likely options listed, but let me know if I missed something (*without* making it into some complex poll with a gajillion options, please ).
These are 2 separate issues. Unless you can vote multiple times, you need to separate the AME questions from the PCP questions into two different polls. Hopefully someone will fix this before too many people respond because it would be interesting, maybe even helpful to have good poll data.
"You still have to have had a 3rd class medical at some point (sucks for new students), and you have to rely on your PCP being OK with signing it. And you have to do this every 2 years.
If you are under 40, a 3rd class medical is way less trouble it seems."
For me, BasicMed is the biggest let down in Aviation in a long time. The AOPA really rolled over on it and its pretty useless.
If you are under 40, a 3rd class medical is way less trouble it seems.
Have made eleven contacts to date. Four AMEs are no, seven physicians no even though one did schedule me and then called to cancel on day of physical. I visited three docs in a box and found them staffed by Nurse practitioners and Physician asst. but no Doctors on site. I have a physical with my PCP next week, hopefully I will be pleasantly surprised. Basic med is the best way for me, the alternative would be another 3k for another SI good for one year. Not ready to give up yet!
Have made eleven contacts to date. Four AMEs are no, seven physicians no even though one did schedule me and then called to cancel on day of physical. I visited three docs in a box and found them staffed by Nurse practitioners and Physician asst. but no Doctors on site. I have a physical with my PCP next week, hopefully I will be pleasantly surprised. Basic med is the best way for me, the alternative would be another 3k for another SI good for one year. Not ready to give up yet!
It's interesting to see how much backlash there's been about all this considering you can still do it the old way if you want...
What if one has two situations, but can only vote once? My AME said no way, but I found a doc that says he will do it.
Tomorrow at 1:15 we'll see if he means it!!
Went to my AME recently for 3rd class physical. Passed. Asked AME if he would be willing to conduct and sign off on Basic Med Physical and he said "no problem" but would have to complete another physical just to stay within FAA guidelines. I have no issue with this. Will probably go back to do basic med physical soon just to lock in the 4 year window instead of the 2 years for the third class based on my age.
Does anyone know if there is a list being compiled of MD's willing to do basic med physicals? That sure would be helpful and I think would drive a lot of business to the MD's willing to do so if that info were published. I would like to see EAA or AOPA publish such a list by state.
Regards,
Went to my PCP and she looked all through it for a while and said yes she would sign it, but she wanted a separate office visit and wanted to charge me $200 for it, with the local AME down the road giving a 3rd class for $150.
I suppose if I only have to do it every 4 years with the physicians signoff that's still worth it though.
My PCP didn't charge me any more than he would for an annual physical which is covered by my insurance...
I would find a new PCP.
I think it's every 2 years, no???
My family doctor asked about my eyes. Fortunately I brought my latest eye exam results with me. He then signed the certificate without any more hesitation. When I got home I passed the test and printed out my basic med certificate.